Melissa & Jason in Atlanta, GA

Melissa met Jason in law school. Through their classes and studying, the two built a friendship and the summer after their second year of law school, they got serious. Nearly two years later, after they'd graduated and gotten settled, Jason planned a surprise for Melissa’s birthday. The Bride Melissa Hahn, 29, lawyer The Groom Jason Cohn, 27, lawyer The Date August 16 During an early morning run together, Jason pretended he was injured and before Melissa knew it he was down on one knee with a ring. It was definitely the best birthday present ever! says Melissa. I was completely excited all day long. They spent the next eleven months planning a late summer wedding at The Piedmont Room at Park Tavern.

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